Finding peace, calm and sanity in a stressed out world: forget drinking or drugs—Jessica Morey offers teens a straightforward stress buster.
Lighten Up
An attitude of humor, says Carolyn Rose Gimian, cuts through seriousness and stress and makes life cheerful and light.
Deep Relaxation
Soften the shoulders, rest the eyes, feel the breath — Sister Chan Khong on how to release the stress in our bodies.
Stress Relief for the Constantly Connected
Life vs. screens: who’s really in control? Lori Deschene on how to make sure you’re the one in charge of your technology.
I Want To Be… Peaceful

All enlightened qualities start with a peaceful mind, one that is stable, open, and awake. It all begins, says James Ishmael Ford, with the simple practice of sitting down, shutting up, and paying attention. Perhaps you’re stressed. No doubt this is the age of stress. Fortunately, there are many things you can do about it. […]
Books in Brief (July 2012)
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the July 2012 issue of Lion’s Roar.
Review: Mainstreaming Mindfulness
Ed Halliwell reviews three books that are bringing mindfulness practice into the mainstream.
Editorial: Suddenly and Without Warning
Editor-in-Chief Melvin McLeod’s editorial introduction to the July 2012 Lion’s Roar, reflecting on the tragic death of Raymond Taavel.
Glimpses of Mahayana
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in his role as a Mahayana teacher, holding the traditional teaching staff of a Zen master. Vajradhatu Seminary, 1981.“The Mahayana Buddhist path is a way of expanding, and the Mahayana teacher, the spiritual friend, acts as the entrance to that journey.”
But First the News…

A reporter is a lot like a meditator, says NPR journalist Gerry Hadden. Both are on a quest for truth. And ultimately neither finds it.








